Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, local coffee blogger “San Diego Joe,” and the Wounded EOD Warriors Foundation have teamed up for a fundraising event on Nov. 4 that is certain to perk up the entire neighborhood while raising money for a noble cause. From 2 to 4 p.m., guests at the event can sample flights of top quality coffee from six local coffee roasters, as well as learn about the best brewing methods and practices for their own home brews for just $10. All funds raised at the event will go to the Wounded EOD Warriors Foundation, which offers monetary grants to help families with home health care costs, relocation expenses and support groups. A limited number of tickets will be sold on the day of the event at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. For more information, visit www.birdrockcoffeeroasters.com or call (858) 551-1707.

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Warwick’s is gearing up for a busy week, hosting a number of free exciting, educational and informative daily events at the neighborhood bookstore from Nov. 1-8.

• Music director and conductor of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, Steven Schick, will lead an enlightened discussion on Wallace Stegner’s masterpiece, “Angle of Repose,” on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Guests will also have the opportunity to win symphony tickets in a special drawing, and a portion of the sales from the event will go to the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus.

• Warwick’s will host Fellow of National Security at the Pacific Council on International Policy, Michael Keane, on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion about his latest book “Patton: Blood, Guts and Prayer,” which takes readers on a journey through Gen. George S. Patton’s life, career and deep faith.

• Award-winning writer and filmmaker Phil Cousineau will be on hand at Warwick’s to sign and discuss his book, “The Painted Word,” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Cousineau’s linguistic treasure will venture audience members on a journey deep into the history and mystery of words that are sure to enchant any dictionary guru or lover of language.

• For those seeking out the next “must read” of the season, Warwick’s is there to help. Publisher’s Rep Night on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. will give guests the rare opportunity to hear sound advice about the season’s best upcoming titles and latest trends in reading straight from the mouths of top publishing house representatives from Random House, Penguin, PGW and Macmillan.

For more information about Warwick’s, visit www.warwicks.com or call (858) 454-0347.

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Café Japengo is inviting guests to “Roll into Fall” with a hands-on sushi-making session with executive chef Jerry Warner on Nov. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. Students in the class will receive a two-hour interactive tutorial on skills ranging from selecting quality rice and fish, how to execute proper knife work with seafood and how to handle sticky rice. Guests will also learn the basic characteristics of various types of fish, the history of sushi and Café Japengo and the best local merchants and vendors to purchase sushi ingredients. Throughout the session, guests will get to test their talents in forming their own sushi creations, which they will taste alongside two sake pairings. All materials and ingredients are included in the price of the class, and all attendees will receive a maki board to keep. Tickets to the class are $60 and available by calling (858) 450-3355. Café Japengo is located at 8960 University Center Lane. For more information, visit www.cafejapengo.com.

MUST TASTE

The Stella Maris Academy Dad’s Club will host its second annual wine-tasting event on Nov. 2 to raise funds for the parochial school of Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church and its educational programs.

Guests at the event will have the opportunity to taste and learn about a variety of local and regional wines from RoadRunner Ridge, Lenora and Kohill wineries, as well as sample a selection of breads, cheeses, appetizers and desserts from Girard Gourmet, We Olive and Chef Cat Guillermo. Tickets to the event are $40 per person or $75 per couple, including wine glasses, and bottles of wine are also available for purchase. The wine-tasting fundraiser will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Stella Maris Academy, located at 7654 Herschel Ave. For tickets and information, visit www.smadadsclub.com.

MUST EAT

Herringbone is reviving a classic tradition with its weekly Sunday Supper menu, starting on Nov. 4. Each Sunday evening, chef Amanda Baumgarten will offer a rotating weekly seasonal menu, featuring a choice of two appetizers, a choice of two entrees and one dessert for just $35. Pick & Rocks Cocktails will also craft specialty cocktails to pair with each Sunday Supper menu for $24. Fabric of Social Dining wines will also be available for just $6 by the glass or $22 by the bottle. Call (858) 459-0221 for reservations.

• “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” 7:30 p.m., La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, world premiere musical performance of Yoshimi battling for her life along in a fantastical robot world, book by Des McAnuff an Wayne Coyne with music by the Flaming Lips, ongoing until Dec. 16, (858) 550-1010, www.lajollaplayhouse.org, $48-$75

La Jolla events, Nov. 1-8MUST GO Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, local coffee blogger “San Diego Joe,” and the Wounded EOD Warriors Foundation have teamed up for a fundraising event on Nov. 4 that is certain to perk up the enti...